BOTOX® in Baton Rouge

BOTOX (botulinum toxin type A) was approved for cosmetic use in 2002. Another similar agent is marketed as Dysport. Botox is nerve blocker that selectively decreases the contraction of the injected muscle. Botox can be used to reshape the face by decreasing the contraction some facial muscles and not others. The cosmetic result is a re-balancing of the activity of the facial muscles.

For example, Dr. Williams can lift the lateral brow by selectively injecting the lateral eyelid "crows feet" areas and the forehead medial to the lateral brow.